Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 11:35AM CST by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 9:35am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1135 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Crenshaw, or 11 miles southwest of Senatobia, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Senatobia, Batesville, John W Kyle State Park, Sardis, Como,
Crenshaw, Sledge, Barr, Strayhorn, Pleasant Grove, Falcon, Askew,
Buxton, Aiken, Crossroad, Tyro, Glenville, Sarah, Hayes Crossing, and
Horatio.
This includes Interstate 55 in Mississippi between mile markers 244
and 267.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CST for
northwestern Mississippi.
Area Description:
Tate; Quitman; Panola
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov